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1 Samuel 16:17
ESV So Saul said to his servants, "Provide for me a man who can play well and bring him to me."
NIV So Saul said to his attendants, "Find someone who plays well and bring him to me."
NASB So Saul said to his servants, 'Now select for me a man who can play well, and bring him to me.'
CSB Then Saul commanded his servants, "Find me someone who plays well and bring him to me."
NLT All right,' Saul said. 'Find me someone who plays well, and bring him here.'
KJV And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
NKJV So Saul said to his servants, “Provide me now a man who can play well, and bring him to me.”

What does 1 Samuel 16:17 mean?

God has rejected Saul as king (1 Samuel 13:11–14; 15:17–29) and removed His Spirit from Saul. Now, "a harmful spirit from the Lord" torments Saul (1 Samuel 16:14). This seems to be a demon whom God permits to afflict Saul for his disobedience. Saul's servants and advisors may not be aware that Saul has been rejected as king, but they are aware of the affliction. They have suggested a remedy: bring in a lyre-player. The effect of music on emotions is known and employed to this day.

Now Saul agrees to their plan and tells them to find him a man who can play the lyre well and bring him. The lyre was a stringed instrument somewhat like a small harp.
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